Irish Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Irish Terrier Dogs are Bold, Dashing, and Tenderhearted dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 115. This dog is an affectionate dog who is loyal to its family also they will protect their loved ones with their life and are great companions. Irish Terrier Dogs are Purebred, allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 53).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Respectful, Intelligent, Lively, Dominant, Protective, Trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Ireland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Irish Terrier is considered to be one of the oldest of the Terrier breed club
2- Originally, it was bred for vermin hunting
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Irish Terrier Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Wheaten, Red Wheaten, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 61 - 69cm(24 - 27in)
Height: 58 - 64cm (23 - 25in) -
TAIL
The tail is of fair length; it is customarily docked with about one-third being taken off. It is set on rather high and is of good strength and substance
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WEIGHT
11 - 12 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 to 6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Airedale Terrier Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1880s
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ORIGIN
Ireland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Irish Terriers love people and are often friendly toward strangers
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
